Believe
it or not, our hairstylist can make or break your hair style. A hairstylist
should have a creative side and should be able to transform any plain hair into
a gem. They should be able to bring glamour into your hairstyle.
So
how does this all work? It begins with the stylist being able to analyze the
shape of your face and head and figure out a suitable style. He should have all
the know-how required to bring out the styles. This means that training is
something he must have gone through. If your hairstylist is not experienced in
matters of style, you would be shaky about him.
The
hairstylist will also make use of the appropriate hairstyling tools. He needs
them to do a good job. Among these tools is a selection of hair scissors.
There
are several items that the stylist can use while he does his job. They have to
use different ones to make different styles. However, it will be a tough call
if you did not have a scissors. Therefore, every other instrument used merely
comes to add up on the work of the scissor. You cannot do much without them.
You
will use the tools at different points of the styling process. Each stage may
need the use of tools specific for it. If you are in the phases where you need
to trim thick hairpieces then you need to have a comb and a scissor while doing
that. The scissors themselves are these days designed for different kinds of
hair processes. There are scissors that are meant strictly for full hair and
those for shaping curls.
If
you want tools for styling long tail hair, there are scissors specifically for
that. You will find them being used with beauticians. Still, you may use the
same type to trim bangs that a client may request to have trimmed.
What
will really determine when to use which scissor, is a matter of the stylist being
able to analyze the hair type that is right in front of him and choose
accordingly. It is also crucial that he knows which hairstyle will look best on
the client.
Therefore,
the hairstylist needs to be very considerate when choosing the styles.
HOW TO
FIND A GREAT WEDDING HAIRSTYLIST
The
way in which you wear your hair for your wedding will be a big part of your
overall look. Hair always sends a message, whether it is polished, beachy,
trendy, or something else. Finding the right person to do your hair for your
wedding is key, because your wedding is not the day to do your own hair or to
trust an amateur. These tips will help you to find a great wedding hairstylist
for your big day.
While
many women already have a hairstylist that they trust without reservation,
there are an equal number who do not have that kind of relationship with a
particular stylist or salon. It might be that you get your hair cut at a
walk-in salon or that you are getting married in a town far from your home and
your hairdresser. Or perhaps you even have someone who normally cuts your hair,
but you are not sure that you can trust her to style it for the most important
event of your life. Whatever the case, bad hair results in a bad looking bride,
so this is no time to take chances!
Start
your search for the perfect wedding hairstylist by asking around. Word of mouth
is always the best way to get recommendations. Keep in mind that styling hair
can be very different than cutting or even coloring it, and that different
stylists may have different specialties. I once knew a stylist who was a
brilliant colorist, very talented at cutting hair, and always current with the
latest trends and techniques. She had no interest in creating formal hairstyles
however, and routinely referred brides to a more junior member of her salon who
had great enthusiasm for updos and other wedding hairstyles. So be sure that
you ask your friends, family, or wedding vendors specifically for a great
wedding hairdresser, not just a great hairdresser.
Once
you have a couple of recommendations, it is time to get on the phone. There are
several important questions to ask any hairstylist you are considering. Of
course, you need to know about their fees and their availability for your
wedding date. If you are looking for a salon which has enough staff to style
the hair of your entire bridal party, and the mothers of the bride and groom,
in addition to the bride's hair, definitely see if they can handle that.
Perhaps you are looking for a stylist who will come to your hotel on the
morning of the wedding or one who has a great makeup artist available at her
salon. Or maybe you have extremely long hair or want a non-traditional
hairstyle; these are all important things to discuss with a potential stylist.
The
next step is the trial run. Schedule it at least a couple of months before your
wedding, in case you are not happy with the first attempt. Be sure to bring
pictures of hairstyles which you like, a picture of your wedding gown, and your
wedding hair jewelry. If you are planning to wear a special piece of wedding
jewelry, such as a dramatic pair of crystal chandelier earrings, you may wish
to bring those too so that your hairstyle can be planned to show them off.
During your trial run, pay attention to things like how well the stylist
listens to you, how informed she is of current trends in wedding beauty, and
how long it takes her to achieve the style you like. Also go in with an open
mind, because she may have some suggestions on how to improve upon a hairstyle
you saw in a magazine. Be sure to leave your hair in the style created at the
trial run for the rest of the day to see how well it holds up.
If
the first trial run is a success, there is nothing left to do but to book your
appointment for the morning of your wedding. If the hairstyle created was
close, but not quite right, you may wish to have a second trial run to fine
tune things. Of course, if you were not at all happy with either the hairstyle
or the experience of working with a particular stylist, by all means, keep
looking. Every bride deserves to have fabulous hair on her wedding day.
